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AI Adoption stories

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Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers
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accounting systems
New research by Kore.ai shows a shift towards AI-driven solutions in customer service, with agents prioritising AI tech over fair pay, and consumers applauding AI's precision and reliability.
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NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area VP for Greater China, ASEAN, & South Korea
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hybrid cloud
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NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area Vice President and General Manager for Greater China, ASEAN, and South Korea, aiming to consolidate its standing in the hybrid cloud and all-flash sectors.
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Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
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Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.
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UK financial leaders embracing AI, new study reveals
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finance
New research reveals that 95% of UK financial leaders are embracing or exploring AI integration in operations, despite job loss concerns due to automation.
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Despite increasing AI spend, firms falter in strategic execution, report finds
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data governance
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Although companies show confidence in AI strategies, many expose significant gaps in execution, with under half of IT leaders comprehending AI workloads, finds an HPE report.
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Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation
Last week
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thinksystem
Lenovo ISG reveals a suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems aimed at driving hybrid AI innovation, in partnership with AMD and including the ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server for high-performance AI workloads.
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SmartBear introduces GenAI-powered no-code test automation in Zephyr Scale
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app development
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it automation
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low-code
SmartBear integrates GenAI-powered, no-code test automation into its Jira-native platform, Zephyr Scale, improving test management and boosting efficiency.
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Global CIO study shows AI adoption is a pressing issue
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digital transformation
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lenovo
Lenovo's global CIO study shows that while the desire to adopt AI technologies is stronger than ever, businesses face significant challenges.
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Australian business leaders see AI potential despite barriers
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cloud services
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ifs
Business leaders see major potential for AI despite facing challenges in adoption, according to a new survey by software company IFS.
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Cognizant & Microsoft deepen partnership to democratise GenAI
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cloud services
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martech
Cognizant and Microsoft enhance partnership to bring Microsoft's generative AI, including the 365 Copilot tool, to millions.
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New Relic unveils advanced AI monitoring to boost app performance
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data security
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New Relic broadens its AI monitoring capabilities, expected to boost efficiency and simplify AI application issues through visibility and data security, supporting companies' AI adoption.
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GitLab unveils AI-powered Duo Chat & privacy controls for developers
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cloud services
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application security
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app development
GitLab unveils the AI-powered GitLab Duo Chat, aimed at streamlining DevSecOps workflows and introducing new AI privacy controls, improving both efficiency and security in software development.
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Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
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vodafone
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connectivity
Veteran telecoms leader, Colman Deegan, with 25 years experience and notable tenure at Vodafone, joins Zayo Group as the new CEO of Zayo Europe from April 16, 2024, to propel business growth amid digital surge.
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Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism
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legal software
Half of legal workers in Australia and New Zealand have tried AI tools, yet skepticism remains high, a survey by legal information provider LexisNexis has revealed.
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First-party data collection prioritised due to privacy laws
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cloud services
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privacy
Data privacy laws drive firms to favour first-party data collection via email and websites, according to State of Marketing Automation report, with generative AI use also rising.
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Eaton partners with RDA to develop AI-led data centre solutions
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digital economy
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red dot analytics
Eaton partners with Red Dot Analytics to develop AI-led initiatives boosting data centre construction and operations, aligning with its broader strategy for future-proof, sustainable data centres.
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Survey finds half of businesses planning to adopt AI
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cloud security
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A joint survey by the Cloud Security Alliance and Google Cloud forecasts 55% of businesses to adopt AI in the next year.
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Dell integrates Intel Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator in PowerEdge servers
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network infrastructure
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Dell Technologies integrates the new Intel Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator into its PowerEdge XE9680 servers, offering tailored AI solutions and encouraging broader enterprise adoption.
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IBM research: 42% of companies adopt AI, success hinges on workforce trust
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New IBM research shows 42% of businesses have deployed AI, with success hinging on workforce trust and acceptance, according to Bartek Roszak, Head of AI at STX Next.
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Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
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european commission
Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.
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Rackspace report reveals AI adoption benefits despite security risks
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compliance
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data management
Despite security concerns, Rackspace's 2024 AI Research Report highlights the transformative capacity of artificial intelligence, with 89% of companies stating they've experienced significant benefits from implementing AI.
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Finance teams lose five weeks a year over lack of automation
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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UK finance teams waste up to five weeks a year on repetitive tasks that could be automated, with 42% remaining manual due to AI adoption barriers.
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BMW & Celonis bolster strategic alliance for process optimisation
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cartech
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digitalisation
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bmw
BMW Group and process mining firm Celonis are expanding their strategic partnership, targeting supplier integration, customer journey mapping and AI adoption for process optimisation.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.